Patriots sign Greg Van Roten amid offensive line injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New England Patriots have signed veteran guard Greg Van Roten to a one-year contract. This decision comes in response to a series of injuries that have depleted the offensive line depth, including significant injuries to Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich. Van Roten, who has started 17 games in each of the past three seasons, offers the team much-needed experience and durability. The veteran brings versatility to the roster, capable of playing various positions along the line. His signing aims to stabilize the offensive front as the Patriots navigate through the preseason.
- •Patriots sign Greg Van Roten after offensive line injuries
- •Ben Brown and Andrew Rupcich are sidelined for the preseason
- •Van Roten has started all 17 games for the last three seasons
- •He offers positional flexibility across the offensive line
- •New England continues to assess younger linemen for roster spots
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Turn To 12-Year Veteran After Sudden Depth Crisis
"The Patriots turned to an experienced and durable veteran after injuries suddenly depleted their offensive line depth.
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